Registered political party has the same meaning as in Part 4 of the Electoral Act 2002.
1 Registered political party has the same meaning as in Part 4 of the Electoral Act 2002.
2 Council meetings means Council meetings referred to in section 61 of the Local Government Act 2020 but does not include meetings held for which a Councillor has been granted leave from attending by the Council.
Sch. 1 Form 3 inserted by S.R. No. 104/2022 reg. 14.
Form 3
Regulation 90(2)
Candidate questionnaire—elections at the City of Melbourne
Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2020
A candidate for the office of Lord Mayor, Deputy Mayor or Councillor at the City of Melbourne may provide answers to the following questions. Answers in response to this questionnaire lodged with the election manager before 12 noon on the fourth day after nominations close may be published on the Victorian Electoral Commission's Internet site and be made available to any person on request.
Name:
Ward (if applicable):
Council:
Instructions to complete the questionnaire are in italics below.
What is your vision for the municipality of the above Council?
Maximum 50 words
What expertise or attributes do you have which would help you in undertaking the role of *Lord Mayor/*Deputy Lord Mayor/*Councillor?
Provide details. Maximum 50 words
Have you read the current Council Plan for the Council named above?
* Yes / * No
Have you read the current Councillor Code of Conduct for the Council named above?
* Yes / * No
Are you endorsed by a registered political party? 1
* Yes / * No
If yes, provide the name of the registered political party.
Are you currently a Councillor?
* Yes / * No
If yes, what has been your attendance record at Council meetings 2 during your current term of office?
< 50% / 50 – < 75% / 75 – 90% / > 90% Indicate one
What are your contact details (so that voters can contact you)?
Provide details
* Delete if not applicable.
Notes
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